Tigers provide updates on Justin Verlander, Riley Greene ahead of Dodgers series
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 29, 2026, 10:58 PM
Last updated Aug 29, 2026
Detroit Tigers manager A.J. Hinch announced updates on Justin Verlander and Riley Greene before the series against the Dodgers. Verlander is reportedly progressing and has begun throwing off a mound slope, with the team hoping he can make a final appearance before retirement. Riley Greene, recovering from a hamstring injury, is doing well and may participate in a minor-league rehab game this weekend. Both players' statuses are critical as the Tigers take on a formidable opponent in Los Angeles.
- •Justin Verlander has started throwing off a mound slope.
- •Riley Greene may play in a minor-league rehab game soon.
- •Tigers face the Dodgers this weekend at Comerica Park.
- •Hinch provided updates during a pre-series press conference.
- •Verlander looks to make one last appearance before retiring.
- 10:58 PMYahoo Sports — Detroit Tigers Announced Riley Greene Update During Dodgers Series
- 10:48 PMYahoo Sports — Detroit Tigers Announce Justin Verlander, Riley Greene Updates Before Dodgers Series
"The Detroit Tigers are currently taking on the Los Angeles Dodgers in a three-game set. Already down a game in the series, game two between the Tigers and Dodgers is happening on Saturday afternoon. Also on Saturday, the Tigers announced a pretty significant Riley Greene update. Detroit’s playoff hopes have faded over the month of […] The post Detroit Tigers Announced Riley Greene Update During Dodgers Series appeared first on HEAVY.
"Detroit Tigers manager A.J. Hinch announced updates on Justin Verlander and Riley Greene before this weekend's series against the Dodgers. The post Detroit Tigers Announce Justin Verlander, Riley Greene Updates Before Dodgers Series appeared first on HEAVY.
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 29, 2026, 10:58 PMDetroit Tigers Announced Riley Greene Update During Dodgers Series
The Detroit Tigers are currently taking on the Los Angeles Dodgers in a three-game set. Already down a game in the series, game two between the Tigers and Dodgers is happening on Saturday afternoon. Also on Saturday, the Tigers announced a pretty significant Riley Greene update. Detroit’s playoff hopes have faded over the month of […] The post Detroit Tigers Announced Riley Greene Update During Dodgers Series appeared first on HEAVY.
- Yahoo SportsAug 28, 2026, 10:48 PMDetroit Tigers Announce Justin Verlander, Riley Greene Updates Before Dodgers Series
Detroit Tigers manager A.J. Hinch announced updates on Justin Verlander and Riley Greene before this weekend's series against the Dodgers. The post Detroit Tigers Announce Justin Verlander, Riley Greene Updates Before Dodgers Series appeared first on HEAVY.
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